Cheap Akiya Houses Under $30,000

Looking for an affordable entry into Japanese property? These akiya (vacant houses) are all listed under $30,000 USD — perfect for adventurous buyers on a budget.

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$29,999

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Sakuragaoka (Nabari Station) 3 million yen
3

$18,474

Sakuragaoka (Nabari Station) 3 million yen

Sakuragaoka, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture
5DK 99.37m2 1978年6月
Nagata Shinmachi 4 (Kusu Station) 2.99 million yen
3

$18,412

Nagata Shinmachi 4 (Kusu Station) 2.99 million yen

Nagata Shinmachi 4, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture
3DK 64.02m2 1976年2月
Higashi-Ejima-cho (Shirako Station) 2.9 million yen
3

$17,858

Higashi-Ejima-cho (Shirako Station) 2.9 million yen

Higashi-Ejima-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture
4DK 89.54m2 1970年10月
Nishii-shiki 5-chome, Kagoshima City, 2-story building, 4K
4

$22,088

Nishii-shiki 5-chome, Kagoshima City, 2-story building, 4K

Nishii-shiki 5-chome, Kagoshima City
4K 62.10m² March 1977
Nishi-Kai City, Oseto Town, Taira Naigō, single-story building, 7DK
4

$28,260

Nishi-Kai City, Oseto Town, Taira Naigō, single-story building, 7DK

Nishi-Kai City, Oseto Town, Taira Naigō
7DK 148.31m² November 1992
Aki-gun, Kaita-cho, Misako 2-chome (Kaita City Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$17,670

Aki-gun, Kaita-cho, Misako 2-chome (Kaita City Station) 2-story 4DK

Aki-gun Kaita-cho Misako 2-chome
4DK 71.10m² Odate City Kasuda Aza Murakita 2 stories 6K
Kure City, Mizoro-cho (Kure Station) 2-story 4DK
4

$17,544

Kure City, Mizoro-cho (Kure Station) 2-story 4DK

Kure City, Mizoro-cho
4DK 73.12m² July 1962
3DK, 2-story building, Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station) - 3 million yen
2

$18,474

3DK, 2-story building, Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District (Kii-Katsuura Station) - 3 million yen

Oaza Kitahama 3-chome, Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District
3DK 79.42m² February 1971
Maizuru City, Tanaka (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 4DK
3

$29,558

Maizuru City, Tanaka (Higashi-Maizuru Station) 2-story 4DK

Maizuru City, Tanaka
4DK 90.49m² November 1970
Matsubara City, Tamami Higashi 6-chome (Kawachi Tamami Station) 2-story 4K
4

$9,288

Matsubara City, Tamami Higashi 6-chome (Kawachi Tamami Station) 2-story 4K

Matsubara City, Tamami Higashi 6-chome
4K 42.00m² May 1964
Yokkaichi City, Kusunoki-cho Minami Gomiduka (Kusunoki Station) Single-story building 3DK
4

$21,931

Yokkaichi City, Kusunoki-cho Minami Gomiduka (Kusunoki Station) Single-story building 3DK

Yokkaichi City, Kusunoki Town Minami Gomiduka
3DK 84.88m² 99 minutes on foot from JR Kagoshima Main Line "Kamiiijuin" Station
Hirai, Kannami Town, Tagata District (Atami Station) 2-story 2DK
4

$18,888

Hirai, Kannami Town, Tagata District (Atami Station) 2-story 2DK

Hirai, Kannami Town, Tagata District
2DK 81.97m² March 1993
Makinohara City, Hosoe (Rokugo Station) 2-story 4SLDK
4

$16,093

Makinohara City, Hosoe (Rokugo Station) 2-story 4SLDK

Hosoe, Makinohara City
4SLDK 108.32m² July 1994
Ueda City, Sugadaira Kogen Sugadaira (Ueda Station), 1 floor above ground and 1 basement floor, 2SLDK
4

$6,311

Ueda City, Sugadaira Kogen Sugadaira (Ueda Station), 1 floor above ground and 1 basement floor, 2SLDK

Ueda City, Sugadaira Kogen Sugadaira
2SLDK 80.99m² October 1974
Tomisato City Nakazawa (Shisui Station) 2-story 3LDK
4

$25,264

Tomisato City Nakazawa (Shisui Station) 2-story 3LDK

Tomisato City Nakazawa
3LDK 75.60m² Built in October 1989
Himi City, Ise Omachi 2-chome (Himi Station) 2-story building 5DK
2

$12,495

Himi City, Ise Omachi 2-chome (Himi Station) 2-story building 5DK

Himi City, Ise Omachi 2-chome
5DK 137.39m² January 1975
Ushiku City, Okami Town (Ushiku Station) 2-story building 4K
4

$12,632

Ushiku City, Okami Town (Ushiku Station) 2-story building 4K

Okami Town, Ushiku City
4K 60.45m² November 1983
Kamihara, Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma District (Haneo Station) 2-story 2DK
4

$5,078

Kamihara, Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma District (Haneo Station) 2-story 2DK

Kamihara, Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma District
2DK 44.70m² April 1981
Oita City, Seike-cho 3-chome (Oita Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$29,558

Oita City, Seike-cho 3-chome (Oita Station) 2-story building 5DK

Oita City, Seike-cho 3-chome
5DK 82.74m² Other details: Person in charge: Takuna Hashimoto, Facilities: Public water supply, public sewer
Minami Komatsu (Omi Maiko Station) 2,880,000 yen
3

$17,735

Minami Komatsu (Omi Maiko Station) 2,880,000 yen

Minami Komatsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
ワンルーム 40.15m2 1975年8月
1 Tsunai Town 3.8 million yen
2

$23,400

1 Tsunai Town 3.8 million yen

1 Tsunai Town, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture
6K+S(納戸) 117.3m2 December 1996
[Aeon Housing] Monthly payments starting from 10,000 yen♪ A used house comparable to rent♪
3

$23,400

[Aeon Housing] Monthly payments starting from 10,000 yen♪ A used house comparable to rent♪

3-12-14 Kitafu, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
6DK 123.07m2 November 1973
Kikuchi City, Suimachi Minamitajima (Miyoshi Station) 2-story building 5DK
4

$20,236

Kikuchi City, Suimachi Minamitajima (Miyoshi Station) 2-story building 5DK

Kikuchi City, Suimachi Minamitajima
5DK 164.39m² January 1982
Kanzaki City, Kanzaki Town, Tamido-gari (Kanzaki Station) Single-story building 3K
4

$18,806

Kanzaki City, Kanzaki Town, Tamido-gari (Kanzaki Station) Single-story building 3K

Kanzaki City, Kanzaki Town, Tamido-gari
3K 42.06m² March 1954

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really buy a house in Japan for under $30,000?

Yes. Many rural akiya (vacant houses) in Japan are listed for under $30,000 USD, sometimes even free. These properties are typically in countryside areas and may need renovation.

What's the catch with cheap akiya?

Most cheap akiya are in rural areas with limited public transport. Some may need significant renovation. Always inspect the property and understand local regulations before purchasing.